The
Executive Director's Barnstar is given out by
Sue Gardner. Its purpose is to recognize, celebrate and thank Wikimedians who are making a significant contribution to the projects. See "
What is the Executive Director's Barnstar?" for more information. Designed by
Frank Schulenburg
The Entrepreneur's Barnstar is given to recognize new editors who have made great strides to contribute to Wikipedia. Created by Quinxorin in June 2010. See Template:Entrepreneur's Barnstar for usage.
The PSI is awarded to polite, courteous, and helpful users as a blessing for good mental health. Introduced by Psy guy.
The Crackpot Mouse has been genetically modified to detect hotheadedness, political spin, and crackpottery.
He will eat you if you fail to edit with humility, care, and impartiality. Otherwise, he is quite pleasant. Note that the mouse on the right is a
trained ninja mouse, tasked to
protect newcomers from being bitten.
A {{WikiCookie}} is a general reward that can be given for a number of tasks, from helping a new user to improvements to an article. First used in this form by Mark.
The Plenary Indulgence can be awarded to anybody whom you appreciate. Introduced by Essjay and shamelessly stolen by Xiong Chiamiov.
The Mouldy Sandwich is awarded to those who tirelessly work on bettering Wikipedia. Introduced by Maestrosync.
The Ed Poor Award is given to those who boldly and humbly help in improving the wikipedia. Introduced by Phroziac.
The Back Scratching Award is designed to be awarded to any user that a wikipedian trusts to be an excellent person. If you are awarded this, then it is expected that you reciprocate with a similar award to the giver, thus encouraging a sense of giving by wikipedia users. Introduced by spankthecrumpet.
The zOMG star!!! zOMG!!! Introduced by SPUI.
The Golden Wiki Award created by
Hill, from the Italian Wikipedia, originally for exceptional contributions to the wiki.
The Silver Wiki Award
The Bronze Wiki Award
The Flaming Wiki Award Created by
Casliber from an image made by
Debivort, for
Featured Articles listed
here. A new use for Wikipedians who've been through wiki-hell was initiated by
Gimmetrow in December 2007, and thought a good idea by Casliber too
The Upholder of Wiki is awarded to exceptional and distinguished contributors on wikipedia. Introduced by Jcw69.
The Outspoken Stars are given to users who defend the freedom of political expression in the Wikipedia community, on talk pages and in debates regarding deletion of articles, categories and templates.
This barnstar was introduced on December 25th, 2005 by Larix.
The Sandwich of Exceptional Excellence The Sandwich of Exceptional Excellence (Potato Salad of Congeniality cluster, 1st. class) In Panis, Veritas. Award created by Hamster Sandwich.
The Whirly World Award User:Linuxerist introduced this award on March 27, to give to people with a missing barnstar milk carton on their user page. This can be used to say that you believe the user deserves an award.
Rescue From Deletion Award Awarded to editors who rescue a stub or an article from deletion with excellent writing. Award introduced by Grutness and designed by Sango123 on April 13, 2005.
You are a Ray of Sunshine! You know how sometimes you hate checking your watchlist, especially when you see that certain someone or an IP has edited your favorite articles? The Ray of Sunshine is bestowed on that person that, when you see their name at the top of your watchlist, you know that all is right with the world, you can relax, and do something besides cleaning up another mess. May be awarded to any person who consistently brightens your day, but especially where their involvement in something that is bothering you lightens your load. Thatcher131 13:47, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
The Blurred Star Award. An award created from the exsisting Cscr-featured.png image that can be given to an editor who is near to making a FA article. Blurred the star significantly to show that it is still out of reach, like a mirage. Created by User:Spawn Man.
The Bright Idea Award for editors that make commendable proposals and suggestions. Suggested by User:Gray Porpoise
The
Wise Man Award may be awarded to those who frequently answer questions asked at
the reference desk. This award was introduced by
Russian F on
June 262006.
The disco ball of knowledge certifies that editors are among the finest contributors in the world of Wikipedia, and help it to never stop turning. Created by Highway Return to Oz...
The Strive banner is an award given to anyone that strives; for any reason. Created by: User:Dfrg.msc
A round of applause. For when someone does something that simply makes you want to stand up and clap. Created by
User:Hiding on the 16:52, 14 January 2007 (UTC) in order to applaud
User:Dragons flight.
I hereby award you a tiger! For patient, controlled strength applied to a task. Best at 600 px size. It was devised for TonyTheTiger for his work on Campbell's Soup Cans by Tyrenius 00:22, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
The Wise Old Owl Award
– for when a few words of wisdom change the course of events for the better. First given to
Yanksox.
Devised by
Tyrenius.
Cherry Impact Event Award. For an outstanding contributor whose impact spreads. Introduced by Ling.Nut.
Resist Hivethink Award. For those who... you know... resist hivethink. Introduced by Ling.Nut.
{{WikiHaggis}}. For people who are spicy, a bit nutty, and resemble stuffed pig intestines! Introduced by Kennedy.
The
Coming of the Cavalry Award. For groups of three editors who help out in dire situations (such as difficult FACs) toward the end of the day with much appreciation. Introduced by
Casliber (আলোচনা · বৰঙণি )
The Good Friend Award is for people who have helped new/inexperienced Wikipedians to successfully create their first article, resolve an argument, etc. It can also be used to spread happiness to other users. :-)
The
Toy Block is awarded to administrators who accidentally block themselves. Introduced by
Durova (আলোচনা · বৰঙণি )
The
Added Sauce award is awarded to editors who hunt down and add references to articles, as all our dishes are better with added sources (sauces). Introduced by
Casliber (আলোচনা · বৰঙণি )
The Wikipedia creativity award is awarded to creative Wikipedia users for their creativity. Introduced by
User:Mmxx
The Trash Sifter award is awarded to those who've successfully
rescued an article from
deletion and improved it to
good article status. Introduced by
User:Jclemens
The Toenail can be given to editors who have a good sense of humour, and adore using thumbnails.
The Oak Leaf and Acorn Hex Sign is given for edits that strengthen and reinvigorate a Wikipage, which may not qualify for a particular Barnstar. To award it see: Template:Personal User Award--the Oak Leaf and Acorn Hex Sign. Created September 2010 by ElijahBosley
A beer on me offers a beer for fine efforts on improving Wikipedia. Cheers! To award it see:
Template:A beer on me! Originated September 2010 by
Orionist ★
talk, template design by
ElijahBosley (talk ☞)
Wiki Lei Barnstar can be given to any wikipedian to show appreciation and spread good cheer with the Polynesian concept of alofa/aroha/aloha. Also for editors contributing and improving topics on Polynesia and Oceania. Introduced November 2010 by Teinesavaii.
The Pointless Barnstar has several possible uses. It may be awarded as a joke barnstar for pointless achievements. Other users have suggested using the Pointless Barnstar to congratulate a sense of irony or humor, when a seemingly "pointless" situation is made good, or for being non-pointy in one's edits. Introduced by
Chzz.